Don't Vote.

Deadline to register to vote is October 17 in California.

Whatever you believe, whereever you sit on the political spectrum of ours, exercise your right to vote. People before you have fought long and hard to create a system (as sometimes dysfunctional as it is) that we would have a say in government.

So here's a multi-pronged strategy depending on the type of learner you are:
1) Star studded multi-media




2) Step-by-step instructions
If you've moved since the last time you voted, you need to re-register
a) You can pick up a voter registration card at the library, sometimes at post offices, county offices, city halls. You can also download it here.

b) Make sure it's post-marked by October 17. Easy as pie.

c) Go vote on November 4. Work even gives you time off to go vote.



After you're registered to vote, talk about. Talk about it with your friends with your neighbors. Take media election coverage with a grain of salt. Learn about the issues. You're never going to feel fully informed, but if you take an hour or two to read through your voter materials, you can make a difference.

Not only is there an important Presidential election, but there are lots of other local, state, and federal elections that are also important. And in California, we have our lovely referendum system, so you'll be voting on: gay marriage, the humane treatment of chickens that provide eggs in California, and electric utilities.

Ok, I'm going to get off my soapbox now and go read up on California chickens!